I found this useful. There's a course called "Late Career Financial Planning" - the slides are on the E&Y website.

1️⃣ Lack of Leadership Employee: “I stopped looking up because there was no one to look to.” Great leaders set direction, model integrity, and earn respect every day. 2️⃣ Lack of Trust Employee: “Every time I spoke up, it cost me something.” ... — read more 

Most companies say they value their people. Yet fail to create cultures where people actually feel valued. But here's what actually makes people stay: ✅ Paid Well – Compensation reflects their worth ✅ Heard – Their voice actually matters ✅... — read more 

Anyone know?

Is this true? If so, seems very underhanded https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/28/accountant-data-analyst-accuse-exxon-mobil-and-empire-petroleum-of-defrauding-taxpayers-in-orphan-well-scheme/182334/

Normally get paid at least 2 business days before end of the cycle. Did the outsourcing partner drop the ball this pay period or is EM improving working capital to pay “on-time” and not 2+ days early on ACH?

I was sorting my waste on campus and the janitor said not to bother because they throw it all away. I wonder if true?

any takers?

DW is laser focused on running the org to failure. So rather than fight him, let’s help him. Next time you see poor quality work or a way to help… don’t do it. Even though you may think you’re the better person… don’t do it. Nothing will change until... — read more 

Oil major will cut investment over next five years from $30bn to $20bn Maxine Kelly and Martha Muir in London PublishedDec 9 2025 UpdatedDec 9 2025, 13:21 Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles... — read more 

PIP isn't about improvement. Performance improvement plans aren't for helping you. They're either to save money or get revenge. That's all. If you are on PIP, don't expect to still be employed once it's done.

Chevron Signs In Contra Costa Blame California Politicians For High Gas Prices April 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM Drivers filling up at Chevron stations across the region are being met with a bold and unmistakable message: “Sacramento policies did this. Now... — read more 

New vocabulary word. PIP-tired. Forced into retirement by NSI after decades of contributing at a high level.

Houston executives are seriously upset than anyone in Midland is a CL29 other than their hipos who are passing through. Get ready to be forced out of the company if you are a CL29!

One of the classic excuses for a low assessment at ExxonMobil is not being mobile. They talk a good game about caring but then if you aren’t willing to move and change jobs every couple of years they will say your potential is limited and drop your... — read more 

Jobs moving to India or Houston. No community investment any where close to the level of Pioneer. Firing locals for not being mobile and wanting to leave Midland. Looters.

If you know your stuff, you'll solve any technical problem. But you can't fix toxic. You can't fix dysfunction, disrespect, or incompetence. The people who actually do the work get undermined, questioned, and suffocated by a culture engineered from... — read more 

The traffic. The overpriced homes. The humidity. I hate this place.

Why the WAEM survey is done immediately after the performance harassment cycle , when people are already dealing with the stress of ratings and calibration. Each year, management highlights a few focus areas, but after the results are announced... — read more 

Has anyone heard of any legal filings or groups forming regarding the Pioneer-to-Exxon transition tactics? I’m looking for info on whether the "comparable offer" terms are being challenged. Specifically, many of us were promised a 3-year PDS phase-in... — read more 

Seems like EMTEC is planning to increase the PIP % across all of its organizations this year. All the made up LCS roles are being reassigned back into research, Done with stories used to justify CL upgrades . At the same time, we are seeing... — read more 

All of our systems are breaking down or don’t work anymore; career connect went from useful to a piece of cr-p, our recognition program lost all the points, the pay system that doesn’t allow you to get clear how much you got paid… it’s all on a... — read more 

You may want to check the balance on your ExxonMobil gas card account. When we swapped over to the new company which handles our paychecks someone forgot to check a box. The money was taken from the paychecks but never sent to the credit card... — read more 

Meta just offered a glimpse at what it thinks the future of work looks like: training and supervising artificial-intelligence systems to do what used to be your job. And that’s if you still have a job at all. The social-media company has been... — read more 

The comedian Joe Fenti has some great videos on LinkedIn that sound all too familiar. I am laughing as I die inside. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joe-fenti-362b232a0_way-to-raise-the-bar-deloitte-nice-activity-7453130676020695040-IzmT

Inside ExxonMobil, job security varies a lot by function. The pattern isn’t about “good vs. bad jobs”—it’s about how directly a role ties to revenue and how easy it is to cut or outsource. Here’s how it typically breaks down: ***Roles that tend to... — read more 

I remember when I first joined the company nearly 20 years ago and for many years after my supervisors were very particular about the PDS format as if it made a difference. Be sure to put your biggest impact items first, use bullets, and other such... — read more 

From 1963 to 2015 the Houston Petroleum club was located at the ExxonMobil Building. Now it is in the Total building. Sad.

Just going to leave this right here…. “Our hope is that this program gives those eligible the choice to take that next step on their own terms, with generous company... — read more 

What does NRE mean for experienced hires? Especially if they joined mid-career or late career? What does YEE need to be for a person to be NRE?

Feeling good about the stock price? Look at tech stock returns over any period and cry. Your RSUs are pathetic compared to the wealth engine that RSUs are at tech companies.

I bet 95% of people do not know and HR is happy that the employees don’t know. So if you are seeking a job and think HR will help you, then get ready for your only contact method to be…. “a ticket”. Correct me if you have a different experience…

I heard that the BTC is being shielded from carrying overhead charges and burden that EMHC has to carry which artificially makes the BTC rate look better than it actually is. Can someone elaborate and explain?

It's in the air. You see it in how people walk, how they talk, how they avoid eye contact with certain managers. Everyone is afraid. Afraid of being next. Afraid of speaking up. Afraid of a bad review that could lead to a PIP that could lead to being... — read more 

Question for those late in their career. I expected my biggest raises to be early and at some point to max out and then just keep up with inflation. Has this been your experience? What age did you max out? Have your raises kept up with inflation or... — read more 

I'd like to determine if I'm being underpaid, but I've been hitting a wall when I try to bring up the subject of pay.

Just need to vent. My personal life has fallen apart and I’m dealing with diagnosed PTSD. I’m overwhelmed by the pressure I’m under at the office, especially being on a team responsible for responding to global emergencies. I can’t take time away... — read more 

I really enjoy training my replacements. Can't wait to see our plants run by engineers half a world away. Another short-sighted idea by "double our profits" Darren.

Looking for some guidance on PPTO. I am planning to resign but have not used all my paid parental leave (PPTO). In addition, I have vacations and carry over left as well. Does Exxon pay the PPTO as payment in lieu (PIL) similar to the unused... — read more